![]() ![]() Measuring nearly 5 meters in length (4,970mm) and riding 1,846mm off the ground, the new Discovery demands attention and thanks to its Range Rover-like styling cues, gets plenty of it. Nonetheless, it’s a big old thing and there’s no getting away from its immense bulk. Say hello to the all-new 2017 Discovery which, as you may have figured by now, resembles the Range Rover and in some ways, the smaller Discovery Sport. The fast-evolving competition didn’t do it any favours either and with the buying trends changing significantly all the time, Land Rover has had to add to the Disco’s arsenal, while retaining all its practical attributes and off-road ability. Doesn't steer as well as the competition.Īlthough a brilliant family car, the previous-gen Land Rover Discovery (the LR4) was underwhelming to drive and felt utterly old-school. ![]() Also, it performs well even after you've run out of tarmac.Ĭan get cumbersome within city limits. Price for the new Discovery ranges between Rs 68 lakh and Rs 1.03 crore.įor its unparallel space and comfort levels. Land Rover pitches the all new Discovery 5 against the likes of Mercedes GLS, BMW X5, Volvo XC90 and the Audi Q7. The SUV comes loaded with Land Rover’s off-road hardware. While the latter will be powering the TdV6 trim, the former will power the Si6 variant. There's also a 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel engine option which produces 254bhp at 3750rpm and 600Nm of torque from as low as 2000rpm. The new Land Rover Discovery is powered by a supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol mill churning out 335bhp at 6500rpm and 450Nm of torque between 3500-5000rpm. The panoramic sunroof is also offered while the rest of the cabin remains very practical. The stepped up roof provides ample headroom for the middle and third-row passengers. The main highlight here is the Intelligent Seat Fold function, which allows passengers to reconfigure the second- and the third-row seats using switches inside the tailgate, the C-pillar, the infotainment touchscreen or even remotely using a smartphone. The standard features in the SUV include the InControl Touch Pro integrated into the infotainment system, a 14-speaker Meridian digital surround system and four 12V charging points amongst others. ![]() The dashboard is dominated by an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which reduces the number of buttons compared to the older model. The “family SUV” continues the modern approach on the inside as well. Its 2,923mm wheelbase has increased by 38mm, thus creating generous cabin space. The new Discovery measures 4,970mm in length, 2,220mm in width and stand 1,846mm tall, making it 141mm longer but both narrower and lower than before. The new chassis-body design opens up more space for the seven occupants in the three-rows the Discovery is known for. The Discovery features Jaguar Land Rover’s new aluminium infused chassis thus losing at least a couple of quintals in weight. The tail lights too are more modern sleek LEDs. The tailgate is no longer horizontally split and has been replaced with a conventional top hinged tailgate with a slightly raked rear windscreen. The decked up roof is now a little less stepped-up compared to the older car. The flared wheel arches define the characteristic silhouette of the Disco. The imposing front bumper retains the skid plates and the necessary air vents. Land Rover’s honeycomb grille is now flanked by sleek and modern LED headlamps. The new Disco moves away from its characteristic rectangular motif and adopts a more stylish and curvy design language set up by the new Evoque. The Discovery 5 takes its design cues from the 2014 Discovery Vision Concept. ![]()
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